Howes Fuel Additive?

[Apence]

I was looking at the Howes fuel additive and was wondering if anyone has or does us it and what they think of it? Thanks... Adam

 

[Slow Six]

I have started using the Howes "Meaner Cleaner". It seems to be okay. The Cummins stores sell it and a lot of truckers and other diesel people use it.

 

[CBrittan]

I have used Howes Diesel Fuel Additives for the past two winters in my Volvo 770 Detroit series 60 12. 7 ltr engine. This truck has a model 382 fuel filter/water separator/fuel heater which a clear plastic top so it is easy to see the condition of the filter. In previous winters without using the Howes, filters were full and needed replacement at or about 15000 miles. Using the Howes for two winters now, filters last more than 75000 miles without a change. This saves me more than $450 in service costs. Howes diesel fuel conditioner typically retails for less than $10 and I use 2 jugs a week all winter. I can easily see in my saddle tanks and there is no evidence whatsoever of water although I know winter diesel fuel contains lots of water. Howes claim to fame is that it 'encapsulates' the water and passes it through the fuel system without damage to injectors. I would have to agree based on my experience.



Now I am using Howes diesel fuel conditioner all year round. At temps above 32 I just use half as much as is suggested on the bottle directions. You cannot overdose your engine with too much Howes!



I use Howes in my 2003 VW TDI and used it for 3 years in my Chev Duramax. I am waiting for delivery ofa new Dodge Ram Cummins 600 3500 SRW LBx and expect to use it if this truck is ever delivered (waiting 9 weeks now with a VIN# but no build date).



I have no experience with their Meaner Power Cleaner which claims to keeping injectors clean etc. It costs more, takes more for my tank size and I have no present need for what they claim it does.



As I understand it, the most important thing is to choose a product that does NOT contain alcohol! Howes does not contain alcohol according to their claims on the bottle.



It works just fine for me!

 

[Apence]

Thank for the feedback, Thats what i was looking at the Meaner Power cleaner. It says it increases lube by 35% and fuel mileage increase is guaranteed by 4. 8% and if that works out to a 1. 5 mpg increase it will pay for itself with diesel being $1. 99/ gallon

 

[mattymac]

$1. 99 thats cheap! $2. 30 where I live and I hear the bay area is almost $3. 00.

 

[Apence]

Its pretty sad that we think 1. 99/ gallon is cheap huh? I think thats way to expensive especially at 14 mpg empty and 8 towing

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I like Howes Meaner Power Cleaner. I think it's works MUCH better than Standadyne (seat of the pants). I stack it w/ Amsoil Cetane Boost and Amalgamated's additive.

 

[bmoeller]

Howes seems to be good stuff. Never had a gelling problem with it. Nasty smelling stuff though. I try to make sure I wear gloves when handling it.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Originally posted by HEMI®Dart

I like Howes Meaner Power Cleaner. I think it's works MUCH better than Standadyne (seat of the pants). and Amalgamated's additive.

DOTTO Oo.



I use it year round every tank.

 

[lmills]

I have used it also for the past two years in both of my trucks. The local truck stop sells it. I don't think the smells is all that bad when compared to the amsoil cetane booster I used to run. That stuff would not come off when you got it on your skin.

 

[DBentley]

I have been using regular howes for a year and it seems to work real well. Watch the meaner cleaner stuff i dont think it has anti gelling additives for cold weather.

 

[bmoeller]

Originally posted by lmills

I don't think the smells is all that bad when compared to the amsoil cetane booster I used to run.

You're right, some things are most definantly worse. To me though, it ranks the same as gasoline. I hate the smell of it. It just gets to me for some reason. Diesel doesn't do that to me.



I'd rather get drenched in hog manure (again , been there, done that 2x) that was pumped from out of a pit that is under the building. Strong ammonia smell from it.

 

[DKayser]

Howes

Every tank, year round. I know of a 1st gen w/over 500K that has been "Howes`d" since day 1. Hasn`t jelled yet. Most truckers use it religiously. Check out their guarantee on jelling. If you`re froze, they foot the tow bill. Don.